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How to get into Whitewater SUP

Taking the first steps into whitewater SUP could be one of the most amazing things you will ever do - it can also be pretty scary. You might have many questions, including where do I start, what ki...

White Water SUP and Height Management

Whitewater Stand-up paddle boarding requires skills and techniques that are not found in flatwater situations. For example, height management is key to successfully navigating whitewater lines, wav...

Hala Gear Makes Travel + Leisure's Best Board of the Year List

Travel + Leisure just published its list of Best Inflatable Paddle Boards of 2024 and Hala Gear made an appearance. In fact, Travel + Leisure named our Straight Up Inflatable SUP Kit the best splu...

Cowboys Always Win

Cowboys always find a way. “Well, we might have to take the SUP-joring to the arena. What do you think?” Chase, Garryn, and Krit were new Hala Gear believers.  “That board’s pretty dang tough! I ha...

Behind the Scenes: SUPjoring

Hala SUP Boards are made for any adventure, including SUPjoring. Go behind the scenes as our accountant tries riding a Hala Gear Straight UP SUP behind a horse in the headwaters of the Yampa River.

Hala Gear SUP versus Tractors

Hala Gear boards are carefully constructed, made from the highest-quality materials, and backed by a 5-year warranty. Our SUPs are durable, and we wanted to put that to the test with some local ran...

Horsetooth Reservoir: A Must Paddle

Horsetooth Reservoir in Fort Collins, Colorado, is a wonderful place to get out your inflatable SUP and explore.  We planned and nailed down a 2-week reservation at Inlet Bay, the county-run campgr...

How the StompBox™ Will Make You a Better Paddler

The Hala Stompbox™ (US Patent US10046836B2), featured in all Hala whitewater SUP boards, is a revolutionary piece of equipment. The Stompbox is the 9' center surf fin that retracts if your fin make...

Atcha 711 Wins Whitewater Board of the Year

Forbes Vetted just published its list of Best Inflatable Paddle Boards of 2023, and Hala Gear was among their top picks. In fact, Forbes Vetted named our Atcha 711 as the best whitewater SUP. Read ...

Atcha 96: An Honest Review

I tested the 96 Atcha over the 2023 river season, paddling Colorado's Eagle, Gore, Crystal, Blue, and Arkansas rivers. The river rocker on the Atcha is intense, and I love it! It allows the board t...

Montenegro: Whitewater SUP Paradise

When people think about Montenegro, they often think of glaciers, mountains, stunning views, and warm, beautiful weather; but there’s more than meets the eye. Believe it or not, Montenegro is a hid...

South Padre Island: A SUPing Paradise

Hala Gear Ambassador Emily Barnes explores South Padre Island and Isla Blanca park on her SUP board. Learn about SUP surfing, fishing, and the beautiful island in our latest blog post.

Hala Goes to Mexico

As an escape from the frigid Saskatchewan winters, my wife, a few friends, and I headed to picturesque Sayulita, Mexico. And we brought our SUP Boards. Learn how to fly with your SUP and why you sh...

5 Lessons for Cold Weather Paddling

It takes a certain kind of person to want to paddle in the c. But I was desperate to get on the water last March. So I loaded up my 13-year-old son, our Hala boards, and two pups and drove to Chatf...

Things to Consider When SUPing Waterfalls

At the extreme end of the Stand Up Paddleboarding sport are those who drop waterfalls. Here are a few things to consider before running your first waterfall.

SUPing in Manatee Springs State Park

Hala Ambassador Nancy Barnes shares her experience from SUPing Manatee Springs State Park and reminds us that there is nothing like paddling over manatees while ancient cypress trees tower above you.

Paddleboarding the Yellowstone River

Stand-up Paddleboard is one of the best ways to experience the stunning Yellowstone River near Livingston Montana

Hala Gear Named Best SUP Board of the Year!

Hala Gear is honored to be Good Housekeeping's top pick for inflatable SUP boards in 2023. Learn how they chose Hala Gear, what sets us above the competition, and more.

To Leash, or Not to Leash?

That is the question when paddling whitewater on a SUP.

Paddling Rural Waterways in Texas

The following is a guest article from Emily Barnes, a Florida resident. Emily is a new Hala Gear Ambassador as of January, 2023. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and adventures with us, Emily! ...